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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
10
Varied women’s undergarment sets offered at reduced prices highlight Corset Cover and Skirt combinations and Corset Cover and Drawers. Items feature dainty laces, embroidery, beads, and ribbons, with discounts from original prices, including 82.95 down to 30c in listed sale.
Brilliant receptions and dinners at Cabinet homes marked the day as Washington society faced a shift after the death of the Admiral of the Navy. Guests from New York and government officials postponed events, with many dinners and teas canceled or rescheduled at the White House and marine barracks.
The Panamanian minister and Mrs Por oras departed Washington for a three week stay in Havana to present credentials to the Cuban government and to attend the American Institute of International Law meeting. Also noted are social hosts and gatherings in Washington with figures including Mrs Walter Newfield and Miss Helen Blodgett, plus numerous receptions at the Willard and Chevy Chase Club as January social season continues.
Commodore and Mrs William Slogge entertained last evening at their Henson Cathedral Avenue home, honoring Mr and Mrs Luther Sheldon and other guests including Mr and Mrs Joseph. The table featured a silver bowl centerpiece with red roses and mignonette. Mrs Pomerene, wife of the Ohio senator, will be at home today from 3 to 11 o'clock.
Miss De Wolfe of New York tours France and Versailles, praising a wax-based treatment for severe Burns used at a hospital behind the front. She will lecture in Washington at the Playhouse at 830 PM to raise funds for ambulance service in cooperation with the hospital.
In Miami on January 17 Miss Sarah E Powell wed in Miami. Long of St Louis. Robert M Thompson hosts on the Everglades with Judge Morgan J O'Brien of New York and Rear Admirals Wainwright and Adams aboard. Guests include Mrs Long and others. fishing aboard the yacht Nemo.
Miss Sarah E Powell daughter of Mrs G Lindsey Powell of Atlanta Ga married Andrew W Carmichael assistant naval constructor at noon in the Church of the Transfiguration Rev Dr George C Houghton conducted the ceremony. Mrs Robert I Shape of Montebello Cal assisted as sister attendant. The couple will reside at 105 Fifteenth Street after their return from the wedding voyage awaiting assignments at the New York Navy Yard.
Daughters in law of Representative Hayes and Mrs Mullin host visits in Washington while others attend dinners at Chevy Chase Club. A Kansas reunion is postponed to align with a Kansas day banquet. Faith Davis returns to Washington and hosts bridge. numerous regents and society members attend tea and receptions at various homes and clubs.
Col and Mrs Booth host guests including Rev Pr A Clark of Rosebud S Dak and Dr Clark who will lecture on Dakota Indians in Washington. Mrs Thomas Hamilton Wilton and Miss Abercrombie at home this afternoon and most Thursdays in January. Winter guests Mr and Mrs Haward Nixon Elmer and Miss Dimer recently returned from Europe. Mrs George W Cann of Ansover Mass, widow of Judge Cann, mother of Mrs Frank Hight, attends Willard gatherings. Arta Club designates Thursday as club night with weekly socials and year-end objects. Musicians Mrs Vaultlodi sopline Wiss Wildred Rider and Mr Keeter Takollette to perform. Mr and Mrs Newton Julickh hosted luncheon yesterday at the Willard for house guest Miss Hosalle McMichen of Ovar. Miss Maria Holtzman Adama hosted sewing and theater party for her guest.
Mr and Mrs M Sergey Friede occupy their newly bought Villa Senta in Palm Beach Florida since January. Their party includes son Sydney Friede and nephew Jeo Friede arriving from Miami aboard the yacht Barota. The villa’s interior has drawn praise from a New York jeweler who made a bronze reproduction. The Friedes plan entertaining with Russian nobility and are expected to host Sir Robert Worth Bingham and other friends as they prepare to open a Whitehall mansion in New York.
A large luncheon at Memorial Continental Hall honored Mrs Story the President general. National officers and board members attended with intricate decorations and hand painted place cards. The event featured Dames from Brook, Philadelphia and notable guests from New York and West Virginia.
In honor of Mrs Ellsworth a reception for newly elected Civichapter president Matro… Daughters of the Confederacy and officers was held yesterday afternoon at the Confederate Memorial Home 1322 Vermont Avenue area. Thorn in the receiving line included Mrs Eyeworth Mrs Mitchell and others. Katherine Johnson presided at refreshments as Confederate flags and flowers decorated the home. A dance, first of four to replenish the chapter treasury, was held last night in the Confederate Memorial.
Tohn Tovar and Clarenece 1 eing won the first prize in the Georgetown Prize Debate defending the negative position on the food embargo question. Robert Wo McGauley presided. Judges included George FE Downey William Fitz William J Hughes William Ho Lamar and George Havener. The ascend debate is to be held at the school February i.
Rear Admiral Williams Sims 18SN arrived back in Newport from Washington today. Joan Packard visits her fiancé Richard and his sister, Mrs. Green. The torpedo station heads to New York tonight. Rosa Anne Grosvenor won a prize and Moon Club plans host duties for Reginald Footknip. Mrs Valyilie Shaw and Mrs M WK John are noted among attendees at various gatherings.
Mrs Adeline Clayton wife of Gen Powell Fayton formerly ambassador to Meston died last Tuesday at Winds haugh Freland. Her death was reported via Washington relay. She leaves a daughter Mrs Arthur Cunningham Gran fouff in Ireland and a son in France. Survived by her daughter Mrs Samuel G Jones wife of Lieutenant Colonel Jones Thirteenth Cavalry.
School officials announced a matinee at Polia Theater today will move from 2 to an earlier hour to accommodate students. Ernest J. Thurston, Superintendent of Schools, said parents may request excusal notes to excuse their child from the matinee if needed.
Carl Vogel of Birov Wisconsin is appointed special assistant to the American embassy in Vienna. He will serve as inspector of war prison camps in Austria Hungary. He is a Rush Medical College graduate of Chicago.
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